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Search after child falls in river Search after boy falls in river
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A major search is under way for a nine-year-old child, who is believed to have fallen into a river. A major search is underway for a nine-year-old boy, who is believed to have fallen into a river.
An RAF rescue helicopter has joined the search after reports the child fell into the river near the Conwy Falls at Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia. An RAF rescue helicopter has joined the search after reports he fell into the river near the Conwy Falls at Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia.
North Wales Police said an underwater search team, air ambulance, mountain rescuers and fire service had also joined the search.North Wales Police said an underwater search team, air ambulance, mountain rescuers and fire service had also joined the search.
It is believed the child was with family when the incident occurred. The boy's family, from Norwich, is on holiday in the area.
North Wales Police received an emergency call at 1518 BST on Monday.North Wales Police received an emergency call at 1518 BST on Monday.
An air ambulance has been scrambled from Caernarfon and a land ambulance is at the scene. 'Distressed'
Inspector Mike Owen from the force said the boy was walking with his mother and brother when he slipped and fell into the water.
"They are difficult conditions, we are carrying out a water search as well as a land search," he said.
All agencies have been involved, an air ambulance has been scrambled from Caernarfon and a land ambulance is at the scene.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said three boats and three fire engines had attended the incident.North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said three boats and three fire engines had attended the incident.
About a dozen members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain rescue team have also joined the search.About a dozen members of the Ogwen Valley Mountain rescue team have also joined the search.
"Very dangerous" The underwater search team has been assisted by experts from Plas y Brenin, which is a mountain activity centre, as well as local people doing bank searches.
The river Conwy is believed to be swollen after recent rain fall. 'Very dangerous'
Insp Owen said police would continue to use thermal imaging equipment to try to locate the boy.
He said the boy's family was "distressed" but was "coping".
The river Conwy is believed to be swollen after recent rainfall.
Local farmer Heather Hughes joined the search after hearing a child was missing.Local farmer Heather Hughes joined the search after hearing a child was missing.
She said up to 60 people were scouring the River Conwy and its banks, as well as "two or three" helicopters circling the area.She said up to 60 people were scouring the River Conwy and its banks, as well as "two or three" helicopters circling the area.
She said the stretch was very dangerous and also difficult to access, with "deep pools and rocks, where people can get trapped".She said the stretch was very dangerous and also difficult to access, with "deep pools and rocks, where people can get trapped".